comparison and contrast essay
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Comparison and contrast
essay :
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A Comparison or Contrast essay is
an essay in which you either compare
something or contrast something.
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A comparison essay is an essay in
which you emphasize the similarities.
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A contrast essay is an essay in
which you emphasize the differences.
1. The similarities (compare) between two things in order
to make a point about them.
2. The differences (contrast) between two things in order
to make a point about them.
3. The similarities (compare) and/or differences
(contrast) between two things in order to make a point.
4. The similarities (contrast) and/or differnces (compare)
between two things in order to make a point.
ORGANIZATIONS
1.Block organization.
2.Point-by-point.
1 Introduction
+ Begin with a sentence that will catch the reader's
interest.
+ Name the two subjects and say they are very similar, very
different or have many important similarities and differences.
2 Body
- Describe featues of the first subject.
- Include examples proving the similarities and/or
differences exist .
- Do not mention the second subject.
-The next paragraphs must begin with a transition showing
you are comparing the second subject to the first.
3 Conclusion
+ Give a brief, general summary of the most important
similarities and differences.
+ End with a personal statement, a prediction, or another
snappy clincher.
1 Introduction
+ Begin with a sentence that will catch the reader's interest.
+ Name the two subjects and say they are very similar, very
different or have many important similarities and differences.
2 Body
+Discuss how both subjects compare on feature one.
+Transitions beginning each paragraph are made by repeating
ideas, phrases or words.
+Include examples proving the similarities and/or differences
exist.
+Discussing a new feature in each new paragraph.
3.Conclusion
+ In this paragraph, give a brief, general summary of the most
important similarities and differences.
+End with a personal statement, a prediction or another snappy
clincher.
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